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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.81, 219.17 and 123.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.81, 219.17 and 123.83 is: 184.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.81 : 219.17 = 123.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.81/219.17 = 123.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.81x = 219.17 × 123.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.81x = 27,139.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,139.86/146.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.86

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